Saffron vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saffron and nattō
- Saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, potassium, folate, and phosphorus; however, nattō is richer in copper and zinc.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1169% more than nattō.
- Nattō has 12 times less folate than saffron. Saffron has 93µg of folate, while nattō has 8µg.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Natto.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +129.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1759.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +521.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +676.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1062.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +415.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +186.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +362.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +466.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200.4% |
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Saturated fat
~1.591g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1.528mg | 1169% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 13mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.13mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.667mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 115mg | 35% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 8.6mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 729mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 6.21g | 28% |
| Folate | 93µg | 8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 23.1µg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.03mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 12.68g | 18% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 19.4g | 16% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 217mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 174mg | 11% |
| Choline | 57mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 11g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 5.4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 8.8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 2.43g | 5% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 211kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 7.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.89g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 1.591g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.145mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0049999999999999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nattō is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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